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@abthree

Yes, it’s an interesting experiment. I guess it would be possible to evaluate the cost of a given transfer by looking at the disclosed fees, but there’s always the question of the exchange rate, since some institutions chose to make some more money by applying a slightly worse rate than they could.

To get a more complete picture, I sent the exact same amount via Wise, I will post the result as soon as the transfer is complete.

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I’ve had similar concerns with financial services when they suddenly ask for more documents. The part about the Brazilian ID selfie makes sense, especially since verification requirements can be different for expats. It also seems useful to keep another transfer option available while the issue is being sorted out.

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